A look at mold cleaning in plastics manufacturing as a maintenance process that removes resin residue, outgassing byproducts, carbon buildup and release agents from molding tools to prevent defects, keep vents clear and improve material flow during injection molding. Effective mold cleaning also helps extend tool life, reduce unplanned downtime and maintain consistent part … [Read more...] about Mold Cleaning
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Tame Out-of-Control Mold Storage with Engineered Racks and Cranes
By Graeme Sands, general manager, Globeius One of the pillars of efficient, productive injection molding operations is the orderly and safe storage of all those intricate and expensive molds. Conscientious molders take inventory management seriously to protect their employees and supercharge their productivity. Traditionally disorderly – and potentially dangerous … [Read more...] about Tame Out-of-Control Mold Storage with Engineered Racks and Cranes
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Metro Plastics Makes an Impact with Inventory System
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Business gurus often talk about the view from 30,000 feet – the big picture that provides a look at overall operations. Perhaps, however, the focus should be on the view from 30 feet – a close-up of specific processes and procedures that make an impact now. For more than 45 years, Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC has been … [Read more...] about Metro Plastics Makes an Impact with Inventory System